Proverbs V
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. (Proverbs 16:9 ESV)
The Loving Boss
God did not make humans to be robots.
Yes, He is sovereign, but we are not automatons, following a programing set before the foundation of the world. Our lives are not like some shockingly amazing Rube Goldberg machine, with marbles following paths, knocking down pre-set dominos, launching small objects along pre-measured arcs of flight, concluding with a satisfying PLOP of a completed Mousetrap-like ending.
God’s amazing universal and local plans actually include and account for our hearts, our desires, and our plans. He does this somehow in a way that does NOT take away from His power and sovereignty. In fact, His planning in this way (FAR beyond my ability to plan!) shows His love for His creation and His people.
So relax. So act boldly, in faith and knowledge, trying to think HIS thoughts after Him.
And He will connect ALL the dots… bounce ALL the balls… balance the dominoes… and bring His people Home.
Just as He planned all along.